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Celebrity Contributors

ONF and warriors guests have all appreciated contributing entertainers and speakers who have performed or have spoken at Operation Never Forgotten’s fundraisers, workshops and retreats:

Lee Greenwood known for his CMA Song of the Year, “God Bless the USA” was ONF’s national spokesman for 7 years. Lee attended ONF’s first winter S.A.S. retreat and brought winners from ONF’s Freedom Sound Off fundraiser to the Grand Ole Opry backstage. See more at PUBLIC BENEFITS.

Featured Performers and Guest Speakers

Mark Sweeney (at left), comedian Marine Veteran kept the humor rolling during difficult times in Afghanistan. Mark performed at ONF’s first two S.A.S. retreats during the public banquet for warriors.

Marc Yaffee uses his Aztec/Navajo roots in his comedy. He has performed for US troops overseas and was first to shave his head for the Marines.

Adele Morgan (at left) is an inspirational speaker, songwriter/singer, and her music “We The People” honors our military and her love for our country.

Sam Kavanagh (at right) is a World Paralympic Cyclist Contender who inspired all with his never drive and determination.

Lucas Hoge (at left) has performed in Iraq and at several Coast Guard bases. He joined the Armed Forces Entertainment to share his song, “Medal Of Honor.”

Marc Hoffmeister (at right) is a wounded combat leader and National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year winner. He has been a speaker and mentor for ONF since 2011. ONF support his climbing foundation, Wounded Warrior Ascents.

Tim Medvetz is an inspirational mountain climber from Highway to Everest.

Mike and Suki Millsjoined ONF as Warrior Program Director after inspiring warriors as a guest speaker at the S.A.S. retreat. Suki supports caregivers at ONF PTS workshops. The Mills also run their own organization: For The Veteran… By A Veteran.

Mike and Suki with Ted Nugent and his wife Shemane during a dedication of a sun shelter at Ft. Sam Houston, TX – October 19, 2007

Jesse Sellars was in inspirational speaker at an S.A.S. retreat and has been a mentor ever since. The members of his unit that he commanded received 97 individual awards for heroism, valor and gallantry on the battlefield, two of which were awarded to Jesse. He has received much national press and was recognized by Presidents Clinton and Bush.

Kelly Trudell sings at the ONF Michigan fundraising banquets. She has sung for wounded veterans at Walter Reed, the homeless in the shelters in Chicago, at Rolling Thunder Concerts in DC and at other military fundraisers.

Stacey Mason performs at the ONF Michigan fundraising banquets. She is a former Miss Michigan sings, writes music and plays violin for veterans and benefits for them.